Sr Material Manager at Gulfstream – Savannah, Georgia
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About This Position
Date: Mar 27, 2026
Location: Savannah, GA, US
Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
Sr Material Manager in GAC Savannah
Unique Skills:
Senior Management Role for Material Logistics Management Group
At Gulfstream, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in inspiring and empowering every individual to reach their fullest potential. From workforce development and meaningful connections to a culture of trust, respect, and integrity, we invest in our employees so they can do their best work and achieve success together. Creating and delivering the world’s finest aviation experience starts with our people and when our people thrive, so does our mission.
Preferred Skillset
- Advanced SAP Materials Management & Production Planning Integration
- Aerospace-Level Supply Chain Risk & Lead-Time Mitigation
- Lean Materials Flow for Complex Assembly Lines
- Manages and implements integrated processes and procedures between cross-site/cross-functional areas to facilitate timely and consistent flow of materials/parts though the system.
- Oversees material inventory to minimize the cost associated with excess, slow moving, and obsolete inventory, to include ensuring an accurate accountability of inventory. Identifies root causes for excess and inactive inventory and develops problem resolutions.
- Develops and implements planning tools which project material requirements, identify critical path components, prevent future shortages, and alert the responsible planner of the need for corrective action.
- Manages subordinate personnel and provides guidance and training to ensure skill sets, knowledge and educational capabilities meet position requirements.
- Manages supply chain, material planning and procurement activities in support of manufacturing and service schedules. .
- Reviews manufacturing schedule changes, assesses impact, and implements appropriate actions.
- Reviews industry technology trends; aggressively develop strategies, plans and schedules for process improvements and implementation of best practices to achieve cycle time and cost reductions.
- Coordinates delivery of off site facilities in support of manufacturing and/or service schedule.
- Formulates and implements plans to develop, train, promote and recognize personnel skills and achievement.
- Works effectively with functional management to balance resources (machinery and manpower/skills) to achieve goals and objectives at the least cost.
- Manages department within budget; provides organizational resources and performance targets; ensures compliance to standards.
- Identifies, promotes, and manages Lean initiatives and principles in support of manufacturing and operational objectives.
- Manages department safety programs in compliance with safety regulations; conducts periodic safety audits. .
- Represents department in ad hoc communication or process improvement meetings. .
- Certified in APICS (Just in Time, Production Activity Control, and Material Capacity Requirements Planning) preferred.
- Knowledge of governmental regulations and interpretations preferred. Ensures compliance with all corporate, federal, and international regulations, including but not limited to, FAA/EASA Regulations, Import/Export Compliance, Quality Control, Hazmat, Traffic/Material Handling Standards, and departmental procedures.
- Knowledge of MRP/ERP planning systems (varies with site).
- Knowledge of Basic Supply Chain Management; to include master planning of resources, detailed scheduling and planning and execution and control of operations.
- Knowledge of international conversions of weight, measures, and monetary exchanges.
- Certified DOT HAZMAT awareness 181 preferred.
- Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, KANBAN, Value Stream Mapping and Continuous Flow experience preferred. Must have implemented Lean Initiatives.
- Warehouse Management System (WMS) experience preferred.
Additional Information
Requisition Number: 232185
Category: Materials
Percentage of Travel: None
Shift: First
Employment Type: Full-time
Posting End Date: 04/02/2026
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.
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